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WBST-SCRANTON
CHRISTMAS
EXERCISES
v
JWBLSH CONGREGATIONAL SER
VICES TOMORROW.
Sunday School nnd Chuich Pro-
grammes for Afternoon nnd Even
; Ing Adnm Kher Killed in the Fyno
Mine Three Funernlu Yesterday.
Democratic Caucusses Today An
' nual Week of Prayer New Year's
Entertainments New Home Fes
! tlval Other Notes and Personals.
riirlatimiH t.-t!i'('l.jtM will In1 lii'ld to
morrow afternoon und I'vcnlnjr In the
Smith Main Avenue Flint Wel-h Con
Kiufrutloiiul church and Sunday nchool.
'tl'ht- iiroia-nminnrt for huih rrvlc'w nre
as folllows:
(Hipiiliiic iliunis I'nui-.M'ii'al. "Ilmv Ihe u-
iti'N SIiik." I lilMiiii' I l.oli
.Ueiilatloii. ""A llnlic," ''"li'-' I'l''
CHwi.il, "Oil l."lil f (llnij. Ni'tt I" lliee,"
Cltoir
Imnc.nl"!!.
' .iii.l. "IIIiij.'. Muiy Itelli." '"Ii'ili
j(l.lii" I'hi.iiiii 'lln.iiiiii
ltpOlnll Itl'JllillK.
Mini, "(iloiy In I he IIIk1h-i." (Imlr
Itecltatl" i:,llu ''"'
Silu uiul L'Iiuiih, "Lniiy Yens Ait"."
Mull 'llnnn.li nml ilioir.
Ititptin-tii-Ttcnltiil.' I.e.ulti- Willie Iti'fe
Jlxrll 1-0. Iiil' l uill--
llliHlni'ii I.euN. Mar 1jih. lilnh II.
.linn.", .i. MniKau. Amelia ll.it ie
nnd Lizzie K.ilu.mli.
( l.i Nnu'. "Win li I'liii.tiii.n I'oniPv"
lliiiliillni s'iMli Katie'
N,njr, "Minut IIh-Ti.lliiu." 'li"ii
ltuluili.il. 'Tlii' Mm." Until llminn
Mripluie Id.nlini;' Iisliir
hpeiial ii-ic. Si. In I'dilh Uoinlj.ilt
I irol, "I'rilM- 1 1. I.mil." Choir
lii'i ltalin!i, "Kirpina .1 P.i I it ,-"
lil.uli. I Jill in .Tom"
!k itiitlini, "Muiy I Ini.liii i. llwi.t )iii.,"
iiij ll.it iis
ln-ini: llinui, ".lot In llii' Wi.iM." Cliuii
lliiinliitl.in.
KVI'Xl.V'! SHIIVICHS.
Ilium CollSU'lMti'UI
.A tit lit iii. "The liirlli N the I.oidV ('huh
Silo (H'leitcil) lijtiil Vic plum
Solu, "'llii' 1'ioiuwil I. mil" I). .1, Uil"
Niln (Selected) Mien TliMiii.n
Snl.i (-'lei till) Kiliil ""li-pinm
.nthini (elu teil) Choir
Solo (-elet tod) INthe 1 Itii.iu.N
Niln, "I.1111I Mi l'.u'i" iinii' llnii
.M.Iii, "It.'.itilifnl S1.11" Mliv l'liilli
.Snlliim, "ll.ii K! I'u. 111 llii' I'l'ini Silun".,"
( Iniii
Solo. "Ihe Wnnikiliil si in j of l,n."
Civ-it' I'vjns
Sulo, "Snns Aliii Sili in c" .... ""irali .1. Ii.11 let
I Ix 11111 . .(Vuiri'fMtinn
Hi lir.iirlion li.'i Illliil Junes
ABOUT THIS
TIME LOOK
OUT FOR
COUGHS
and COLDS
TAKE
DUFOUR'S FRENCH TAR.
A Magnificent Display
of Fashionable Trimmings
Should prove an attraction not to be
lightly passed over by ladies who
take an interest in correct fashions.
Several Advance Styles
will be shown during this exhibition
which cannot fail to command atten
tion, while the show of
Beautiful Persians
in band and all-over styles,
Spangled Nets
with edgings that match perfectly.
Lovely Appliques
in black, white and cream shades.
, . "C - .i'- ' - ' '
AllOver Laces
t Mi
in' black, 'white and cream shades.
Charming; Silks
- ' in Tuckings, Cordings, Shirred, Etc.
Popular Liberty Silks
in all the desirable shades, etc., ren
: der this special display more than
, ordinarily attractive.
Globe Warehouse
ChnrltKr, W .1. 1).Imi meinM. MIm Norma
William.,
' Caucus&ss and Candidates.
Democratic' vaucugeH will 'he held In
the Hlxth and Twtnty-iltHl wiinlM tilts
afternoon, between the hour.' nf ! nnd
T n'clock. The former Ih I'cr the ptir
jiosu of noinlatlni; n sucijeMRoi' to JCil
ward .lames, Jr., In nelect council, and
the latter fur neloctlnff r.'KUlur candl
dates for common council, constable
anil the ViiiloiiN ward oiIIch.
The cundld.lte In the HUlh wmil
are Jnlin li. Iteirun. 11 fotmer coininnn
couiullinnn, and V. .1. McOeunott. of
4lt Third iitrcel. M. .1. N'orlun, the
present cnnuniiucr from til" T.Velity
llrm ward, Is unopprncd for ve-clvo-tlou.
Cnudidatc.4 for Kulcc I cotiiietl In the
Fifth wri"'l iii'i- ispccid to ."-iJ'tM
with Dr. Struptiler before li o'clock
thl ivunlu(7. The only candidate who
hud rcKlHteied up to liutt nlj!ht. Axel
Kuhlbi'iH'. luiH withdrawn. Thov.
meniliiiU'd for the olllci! are: W K.
Thayer, (leoiw fiirson. Itobert ,f.
Williams and niuhnrd H. Moumin, but
none of thin nuartettc Iiok icslyU'roJ,
hh yet.
At the New Home Festival.
The attendance at the new home fes
tival now In full operation at 122 North
Jlaln avenue, under the auspices of
St. Hrenden'n council, Youn Men's In
stitute, bus been very (gratifying to the
promoters, and the crowd last evening
was the largest since the openliiK
ultfht. A number of valuable prizes
were disposed of from the plum tree
and much interest was manifested In
the museum and other attractions of
the fair.
Those ptes?nl luxt evening were In
the majority from total abstinence so
cieties and all enjoyed themselves Im
mensely. This evening Vroml.ses to be
another record bleaker In attendance
and special piovlslons have been made
to entsrliiln She visitors. In addition
to the regular attractions, Miss Anna,
Scanlon and Miss Mnghran will sing
solos and duets. Many useful , prizes
will he shaken from the plum tree as
Ullii.
Killed in the Mines.
Ada in Kher, aged thirty-nine eais,
employed as a miner In the Pyne, was
instantly killed by a fall of roof while
engaged at his work on AVednesdav.
The man's body was literally buried in
the muss of rock and coal, but when
extiai'ted not a mark was found on the
body. t
Mine Inspector Prytherieh was unti
tled and the remains were uftei wards
removed to ihe home of deceased, near
the collleiy. where a wife and ten chil
dren were waiting to receive the sole
support of tlui family. The, oldest of
the ten children Is but llftecn years of
age. and the father was almost unable
to wink, owing to Illness, pi lor to his
death.
New Year's Night Concert.
The musical and literary recital to
be given In the Plymouth Congrega
tional church next 'Monday evening
under the direction of the choir will
undoubtedly be a treat worthy of pa
tronage. The programme wilt Include
many choice numbers and will be given
by" the best talent obtainable.
Among the numbers will be the Rim
Park church quartette! MIbs Elizabeth
Thomas, soprano; Mlsn Helen
Schramm, contralto: Alfred Wooler,
tenor, nnd Philip 11. Warren, basso.
Miss Gertrude Freeman will recite, the
church choir of twenty-five voices will
nlng, Miss Ethel Uevan will play, Mrs.
Mly Joseph Keller, contralto of the
FlrBt Presbyterian church quartette,
will kIvp a solo, Itev. E. A. Uoyl will
realte "The Chariot llace." from Hen
Hur. nnd Mi km Noia Hughes will sing
a solo.
Annual Week of Prayer.
Tin; week of prayor will be held
commencing Sunday, .Tanunrv 6, with
appropriate sermons In the several
churches, as follows:
Monday evening, at Sumner Avenue
cjhurch, How 10. A. Boyl, Under, sub
ject, "Spiritual1 Truth."
Tuesday evening ut Plymouth Con
gregutlonal church, How Frank ,T.
Mlllmnn, leader. Subject, "t'huivn
Universal."
Wednesday evening at the Wash
burn Street Piesbytbrlan church. 'Km.
J. H. Sweet, leader. Subject, "Chris
tian Living."
Thursday evening at the Wnliburu
Sliest Presbyterian church, Hew S. V.
Mathews, leader. Subject, "The Chris
thin Ideal."
Friday evening at the Simpson
Methodist Episcopal church, Hew J. P.
Moffat, lender. Subject. "The Hclgn
of the Prince of Peace."
Jackson Street Chuich.
Xexl Monday the Baptist Young Peo
ple's union will give a free entertain
ment In the church. Recitations and
solos, an old-fashioned spelling mntch,
phonograph selections at 11.30 p. m.
The pastor will take charge of the
meeting and ring tiro new year in. The
public Is cordially welcomed to such a
meeting from 7 o'clock to 12 p. m.
Tuesday evening the annual roll-call
will be held In the church. The pastor
and wife will hold an Informal recep
tion, beginning nt S o'clock. The board
of deacons will .also receive you. It Is
very Important that you should be at
this meeting.
Oreat preparations are being made
by the Infant department for the pi es
calation of Tom Thumb's wedding,
w hieh is to be given booh In elaborate
style.
Japanese Entertainment.
The following programme will be
rendered at the Japanese entertain
ment in the First Welsh 3iiptist church
next Monday evening:
l'lAlliI lllll'l, "P.II1M! t'lliui.c"
Mis. 1). n. Tliom.li, r.llilntli It. Iluslio-.
ltd il.it i.m Mi-M Dln.t M.iy
.t.ip.mc-? unMinc.
..,lll Kllll.lt)l I.IV.H
.lap.iii"ii. P,inliitii' SKIi'in yuunif luli"
Si.ln i;ii.il.cili llinull
Itfi It.ilton Kv.i Tl. m is
(linnw Lipitfy I.kIU'S
T.ilili.iiiN. "Saliile of the l,u"
Twi'ho Juan;? loill"'
Tin' .riKi ilium, will In- phon miiliT die iiitvc
(iim ill .Miss S.iilli (!. .lull"-, flueullonl-t. Ac
i oiiii ini-1, Cliz.ilii'tli It. Ili'.'-ilii-".
Funeral Announcements.
The funeral of the late D. J. Lum
ley, whose remains were brought here
from Hoehester, X. Y.. was conducted
yesterday afternoon from the home of
deceased's brother, William Tumley, on
North Bromley, avenue. Itev. J. H.
Sweet, D. D., pastor of the Simpson
Methodist Episcopal church, ofllclated.
The pall-bearers were W .1. Kissel!,
If. P. ("ole and J. P. Dumpliy. of Ro
chester: A. .1. Hrutsmrun. Willord
Fletcher mid E. Van Fleet, of this
city. Interment was made In the
Washburn street cemetery.
Services over the remains of the late
Mrs. Martin Summon were held at St.
Patrick's Catholic e.liurch at 'J o'clock
yesterday morning. Itev. P. E. I.nvelie
and Rev. P. A. Pricker officiated. The
pall-bearers were J. J. Fahey, Patrick
McMnnama, Philip Foy, Thomas Foy,
John Ratchford and John Flynn. In
terment was made In the Cathedral
cemetery.
The funeral of the late Edward Allen
took place yesterday afternoon from
the residence of deceased's father, 1310
North Washington avenue. Services
were held In the Adams Avenuo chapel
nnd were conducted by Rev. James
Hughes. Mrs. Arthur Hudson and Miss
Stella May Kennard sang. The pall
bearers were Michael Reap, John Daw
son, Charles Edwards and Henry
Founer. Burial was made In the Wash
burn street cemetery.
NOTES AND PERSONALS.
Mrs. John Gallagher, of Wllkcs
Burre, is the guest or her mother, Mrs.
William McAndrew, of North Sumner
avenue.
Mr-s. John D. Richards and'chlldren.
of South Main avenue, are vlsltine
friends In New York nnd Brooklyn.
Mrs. Saxe.the aged mother of George
Saxe, of North Muin avenue, has pre
sented the members of the First Bap
tist church with a sofa pillow made of
tine needlework. It Is a work of art
for one at such an advanced ag as
Mrs. Saxe, who is eighty-seven years
old. The prize will be used to raise
money for the church.
Miss Grace Peck, of Price street, is
visiting relatives at Northumberland.
Druggist John J. Davles, of South
Main avenue, Is in New York,
Dr. Hall's horse slipped on the Icy
pavement last night at 10 o'clock, anil
fell on the shafts, but fortunately es
caped uninjured.
A testimonial entertainment and
social will be held In Mears' hall on
January 10 for the benefit of Al. P.
Hoffman.
Miss Mabel Dershlmer. Claude Snivel
ly and A. Forest Dershlmer attended
a banquet in Ptttston, Thursday even
ing. Misses Annie McGee and Kate Cou
ncil, of Tunkharrnock, are the guests
of Mrs. Martin O'Nell, of Meridian
street,
Ms Mary Britton, of Reading, Is
the guest of Dr. und .Mrs. George Rey
nolds, of North Main avenue. Her sis
ter, Miss Leah Britton, Is the guest of
Miss Anna Edwards, of South Main
uveriue.
Mlssea May and jJvn Thomas, of
UrooUlyn, N. Y., who have been the
guests of the Misses Florence ami
KdltlrJ Morton, of Frluk street, will re
tut n home today. Thomas Morton will
accompany them und spend New Years
In the metropolis.
Mrs. John Bolook, of Thompson
street, was held In $700 bull by Alder
man Kelly last evening on the charges
of adultery and desertion, preferred by
her husband.
Rev, und Mrs. J, A. Evans, of War
ren street, uro entertaining their son,
John T. Evans, of Slatlngton, Pa.
The Keystone club will give Its twen
tieth century dance at the Auditorium
on New Year's evening.
Mrs.- Randolph Jones, of Jackson
street, entertained a committee front
HAVE HAD Tllkll DAY.
Local Treatment for Catarrh Rele
gated to the Bear. ,
The atlrest and snfest treatment for
any form of Cntnrrh In an Internal
remedy which acts Hpecltlcaliy tipon
the blood and mucous meinbruncs.
Such a remedy Is the new preparation
sold everywhere by druggists as Stu
art's Catarrh Tablets, a medicine In
pleasant tdblet form,
Thes tablets contain in highly con
centrated form, well known germ an
tiseptics like sangulnarla, gualacol,
Red Gum and similar curative ele
ments, and no one who suffers from
any form of catarrh, and has experi
enced the Inelllolcncy and Inconveni
ence of powders, sprnys and Inhnlern
will ever go back to such antiquated
remedies after once trying so plcirsnnt
a treatment as Stuart's Catarrh Tab
lets and one which gives so much re
lief In so short a time.
Druggists sell Stuart's Cutarrh Tab
lets at fifty cents for full sized pack
age and their dally use Will effectually
cure this troublesome and dangerous
disease1.
The danger from catarrh Is that It
Is a short road to consumption, to
chronic Ktomach catarrh and to ca
tarrh of liver and kidneys.
Most cases of deafness are caused
from stoppage of the Eustachian tube
as a result of catarrh.
Camp 33, Patriotic Order of Aemerl
enns at her home on Jackson street
last evening.
Mrs. Elizabeth Lewis' dancing class
held an enjoyable social In Mears'
hall last night.
Mrs. Watklns is seriously ill at the
home of her daughter. Mrs. D. C. Wil
liams, on Luzerne street.
Arrangements are being made for
the New Year's reception nl tho
Young Women's Christian association
r-ooms.
Members of the Masonic fraternity
are Invited to attend divine services
nt the Penn Avenue Baptist church to
morrow evening.
Mlsss Elizabeth Doursam. formerly
secretary of the central city Young
Women's Christian association, will
lead the Gospel meeting In the Wesc
Scranton rooms this evening, and
give o. talk on Ihe subject, "Have
Faith in God."
Thomas Rutledge, Martin Flynn
and sister, Miss Nellie Flynn, of Gree
ley Centre, Neb., are the guests of
Mr, Flynn's parents, on Jackson
street.
Miss Alice Currcn nnd Joseph Mc
Connon, of Waymai t, are the guests
of the latter '. parents, Mr. and Sirs,
.1. H. McC'onnon. of North Lincoln
avenue.
LewiF li. Davles, of New York, who
has been visiting his parents. Rev.
and Mrs. Hugh Davles, of South Lin
coln avenue, will return homo'today.
Do not forget to attend the entertain
ment and social, which will be held by
the Young People's society of tho First
Welsh Congregational church op Wed
nesday evening, January S, 1901. A
pleosant time is assured.
DUNM0RE DOINGS.
Funeral of Miss Mary Rooney Held
Yesterday Tomorrow's Ser
vices Other Notes.
The funeral of the late Miss Mary
Rooney occurred from the home of her
slater, Mrs. F. T. Mangan, of Chestnut
street, yesterduy morning. A large
concourse of friends followed the re
mains to St, Mary's church, where a
solemn high mass of requiem was cele
brated by Rev. M. B. Donlan, assisted
by Rev. Michael Manley, of Susque
hanna, and Rev. .M. J. Millane. inter
ment was made In the family plot in
the old Catholic cemetery.
The pall-bearers were: A, J. Healey,
E. J. Lynett, Thomas Cawley, J. E.
Swift, John Flaiinelly and M. A. Tay
lor. Tomorow's Services.
Duniuore Methodist Episcopal church
Rev. A. J. Van Cleft, pastor. Ser
vices 10.30 a. m. and 7.30 p. m. Subjects
for Sunday, December 30, 1900: Morn
ing. "The Christians, Past, Present nnd
Future." Evening, "The Handwriting
on the "Willi, or Weighed and Found
Wanting." By special request the choir
will repeat the excellent Christmas
music rendered last Sunday. Sunday
school a? usual at 2.S0 p, m. Other ser
vices throughout the week as usual.
Seats free and ull made welcome.
Dunmore Presbyterian church Rev.
W. F. Gibbons, pastor. Services, 10.30
a. m. and 7.30 p. m. Subjects for Sun
day, December 30, 1900: Morning, "The
Complete Christ." Evening, "Gifts of
the Lord to Men." All are welcome.
Briefly Noted.
The condition of Lulga de 'Maria
Leonnrdls. who was shot on Thursday
morning by Vito Ygnaza, Is such as
would warrant her speedy recovery.
Her assullant has not been apprehend
ed, but Otllcer James McGrail expects
to land him In a short time, being con
vinced that he is still In the communi
ty. The funeral of the late Mrs. Roger
O'Mulley will take place from her late
homo on Apple street this afternoon at
2,30 o'clock.
All members of Dunmore council, No,
J032, Junior Order -United American
Mechanics, aro requested to be present
at the regular meeting tonight, aa
business of Importunce connected with
the Funeral Benefit association will
come up for decision,
The petition urging Governor Stone
to appoint E. U, Wert to 1111 tho unex
pired term of the late A, A. Krotzer us
justice of the peace, Is being largely
signed by our towns-people.
The members of the Tripp Avenue
Christian church aro busily engaged In
preparing for tho series of revival ser
vices to be held in their church during
the first month of the new year. Rev.
A. P. Cobb, of Decatur, III., who de
lighted large audiences here several
years ago, Is to have charge of the
meetings. On the evening of Jan.
the members of the church will tender
Mr, Cobb a reception, at which It Is
hoped tho pastors of the various
churches w'lll be present and oxtend a
cordial welcome to the guest.
Personals.
George Wlnternteln begins his new
duties us clerk In the Erie and Wyo
ming railroad offices today.
Miss Ethel Jackhon, of Drinker
street, Is entertaining 'Miss 'Bullitt Spet
tlgue, of Honesdnle,
Mrs. A, II. Allen, of Dudley street,
have returned from a short stay at
Plttston.
Mlsa Marlon Bryden left yesterday
for a. short visit with Plttstorr friends.
For a Cold in the Head
Laxative Bromo-Quinlne Tablets.
NORTH SCRANTON
THEIR GOLDEN WEDDING ANNI;
. VERSARY,
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Williams
Celebrated the Fiftieth Year ,of
Their Wedded Life Last Night In
the Welsh Congregational Church,
Where Gathered a Host of Their
Friends Willla Moore to Address
Scranton Men's Society Watch
Night Services Other News Notes.
All unique celebrntlon was held Inst
night In the Welsh Congregational
church, when Mr. and Mrs. Thomas It.
Williams were given n pleasant sur
prise, it being tho occasion of their
fiftieth wedding nnnivorsnry. The
church was well tilled with friends of
the happy couple, who bad gathered
to tender their congratulations on the
safe arrival of Mr. and Mrs. Williams
nt this far inllc-stone In their life's
Journey.
Al 7 o'clock, as Mr. and Mrs. Will
iams entered the church, they were
greeted with the pleasing stiains of an
organ voluntary, played by the church
organist. Mrs. AVIIllnni Hovan. After
they were sealed upon the pulpit plat
form, the reading desk having been re
moved, the entire congregation, sang
the "Doxolngy" and afterwards the
"Coronation."
The church was prettily decorated
with evergreens nnd "gold," above the
heads of the couple being the large
figures 1S'0-1900. The usher's, waiters
and members of the committee of ar
rangements wore yellow flowers and
neckties. As the couple, accompanied
by the pastor and his wife, passed up
the aisles they were welcomed by the
deacons und denconesses of the church.
Daniel Price opened the meeting by
stating the object of the assemblage
and offering his congratulations to the
bridal couple. After a solo by Miss
Blod'Wln Thomas, the pastor spoke of
the pleasure It afforded him to be able
to attend a golden wedding, and es
pecially si when the persons involved
were two of his most active church
workers. During the prayer that he
offered at the close of his remarks, Mr.
and Mrs. Williams stood 'with their
hands clasped.
After a duet by Mr. and Mrs. Evan
Gubriel, short addresses were made by
Messrs. Daniel Price, John T. Evans
and John Crier, who luivo known and
have been associated with the fortun
ate couple during the greater part of
their residence In this place. They
have, also, for many years been asso
ciated with Mr. Williams as deacons
of the church. These addresses, and
those made by local bards, were inter
sper seil with solos by Henry Hltclilngs,
Mrs. D. D. Lewis, Miss Elizabeth Eli
cott, Joshua John, Esau Price and John
L. Evans. Also by selections by the
orchestra, led by Reese Davis.
During the exercises a. purse of gold
was presented to Mr. AVIIllams by
William Simmons, the oldest male
member of the church, and to Mrs.
Williams by Mrs. Sarah Richards.
After a light lunch had been served by
the ladles of the church, nil present
gladly shook hands with the happy
couple and tendered their cousrrutuht
tlons, Mr. and Mrs. Williams are well
known In this part of the city, having
lived hero the greater part of their
married lives. Born In Breconshlre,
South Wules, in 1827. they emigrated
about thirty-five years ogo. After
working in the mines, Mr. Williams
entered the old Co-operative store ns a
clerk, and was a well-known figure
behind the counter for more than a
quarter of a century. For the past
three or four years he has been lead
ing n retired life.
For the past thirty-five years the
couple have been actively connected
with the church, Mr. Williams having
continuously been a deacon, trustee
and treasurer. During this time the
church has not only been rebuilt, hut'
has had several additions made to It.
Ho has also been active In other
branches of the church work, at one
time being chorister and nlso accom
panying the singing with his clnrlonet,
on which instrument he Is yet a skilled
player. He has also filled many other
offices In tlie church and Sunday school
at various times. It was because of
the Intense interest that he took In
church work that this innovation was
given by the church members.
Watch Night Service.
A watch night service, under the
auspices of the Epworth league of the
Providence Methodist Eplscopul church
will be held in the church on Monday
i erring, beginning at a quarter to nine.
A programme suitable for the last
hours of the closing century has been
prepared and a cordial Invitation Is ex
tended to all members nnd friends ot
the league to bo present and enjoy this
service.
The folowing programme will be ren
dered: Voluntary, Mlsso Belle Green:
singing; prayer; "Polltlcnl Changes in
the World's Map," Professor H. Kem
morling; "Inventions of the Century,"
Charles Hopuwell; sjIo an 1 chorus, Mrs.
Cousins und choir; "Homo Life ut tho
Opening and Close of Century," James
Clark; "Prophecy of the Coming Cen
tury," Miss Madge Von Starch; social
hour; quartette, Mrs. Cousins, Miss
Barnes, Professor Cousins and David
Watklns; "Religious Movement of tho
Nlnetenth Century," David Watklns;
Anthem, choir; "Religious Outlook for
the Century to Corno," Charles Daw
son; consecration service, conducted
by pastor, Rev, G. A. Cure.
Scrnnton Men's Society Meeting,
In order to accommodate the speaker
of tho evening, the Scrnnton Men's so
ciety (North End) will hrivo their Janu
ary meeting next Thursday evening In
stead of the week following, The guest
and speaker of the evening will bo Hon,
Willis Moore, Washington, D. C, chief
of the weather bureau. Mr, Mooro Is
a distinguished ulllclul of the govern
ment, and because hu Is suffered to
make our weather or at least is gen
erally held responsible tor It, his moves
are familiar ull through tlui land,
Sir, Mooiv was one of the speukers
at the Now England banquet a year
ago and delighted a sonrowhut critical
body of listeners. During his stay in
this city Mr. Moore will be entertained
by Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Atherton. Fol
lowing his address the refreshment
committee will serve a light repast
which will glvo'splce to the social hour.
C. F, Whltteinoro, chulrinan of tho
committee, Is also preparing several
musical surprises.
Each member Is permitted to Invite
a. friend as his guest for tho evening.
Christian Church Items.
New Year's sermon at the Christian
church by tho pastor, 7.S0 p. in. tomor
row. Preaching also at 11 a. m. Young
People's Society Christian Endeavor,
6.4a p. nr. ,
The annual business meeting of tho
congregation wltl tnke place this 6ven
Ing at 7.30. '
Monday evening tho WndeaVorers will
entertain their frlendB until tho close
of the century. Programme 'Will' be
given lutcr. '
BRIEF NEWS NOTES.
The executive committee of the
Young Women's Christian association
will meet Monday nt .1,30. Gospel meet
lug'thls evening. All women nnd girls
welcome. Junior Gospel meeting Sun
duy afternoon n't 3.30.
Some speclnl meetings with Hew C,
l.r llni'lliiil nf PiiiinnvK'nnlii llllile In
stitute, Philadelphia, have linen planned
ror miring me wck or prayer ai me
Young Women's Christian association.
All who heard him last year will be
glad of this opportunity to hear hlin
again.
The member of Celestial lodge, No.
S33. Independent Order of Odd Fellows,
an; requested to meet at their hall Sat
urday afternoon, at I o'clock to attend
the funeral or their late brother, Thou.
Meredith.
The members of Providence conclave,
No. ill.", Improved Order of Iteptasophs,
aro requested to meet at their hull Sat
urday afternoon at 1 o'clock to attend
the funeral of their late brother, Thos.
Meredith.
The Providence Presbyterlun congre
gation was so greatly gratified with Its
Christmas music of lust Sunday even
ing that Cholrnuuiter C. F. Whltteinoro
nnd full choir have consented to repeat
the entire programme tomorrow even
ing. Tho music will not have the In
spiring accessories of Christmas Sab
bath and of the Christmas sentiment,
nevertheless the real merits of the
music Itseir were so pronounced that
the choir need have no hesitancy In
giving It a second rendition in a more
plain session of the church. The ser
vice toinorow evening will begin at
7.30 o'clock.
SOUTH SCRANTON NOTES.
Frank Brown and Richard Bockel
kuinp were in Stroudsburg yester
day. The Defenders (St. John's) basket
ball team, champions of Northeastern
Pennsylvania, defeated the West Side
Stars Thursday evening by a score of
34 to .1. The baskets thrown were as
follows: Defenders, Tlghc, 12: Mc
lntrye, 2; Kraft, 2; Ratchford, 1; West
Side Stars, Mangan.
Wednesday evening a farewell party
was given at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Emll Maxion in honor of their
guest. Miss Bertha Kotrafskl.
A large audience saw the produc
tion of the "Irish. Heroine" by the St.
John's Literary club In the hall of SI.
John's congregation on Fig street last
night. The members of the cast ao
quited themselves most acceptably.
There will be a special meeting of
the AVIUIam Connell Hose company to
night. The annual meeting of the Century
Hose company was held last night, at
which the following officers were
elected: President, Emll Bonn: vice
president, Henry Spruks: financial
secretary, John Miller; secretary.
Robert O'Donnell: permanent man.
Edward Kneller; foreman, Fred
Koempel. George Hofenugel was also
nominated for foreman, but declined
to be a candidate.
The feature of the season will be the
twentieth century ball of the Patriotic.
Order Sons of America Bugle, Fife and
Drum corps at Music hall, New Yeur's
afternoon and evening. Persons at
tending this ball will have a chance
on the following thirty prizes, to bo
'given away free dui'ing the afternoon
nnd evening: Myers & Mansfield, one
tie; Alex. Dunn, one cane; Lewis &
Rellly, one pair of ladles' slippers:
Lewis, Ruddy, Davis & Murphy, one
pair of gents' slippers: F. Gross, one
ladies' brooch; O. Luther, one ladles'
hatpin; Hand & Payne, one g ents'
cane: G. Y. Miller, one parlor lamp;
F. E. Jones, three boxes cigars; Bohr
Bros , twenty shaves; Burnett, one
fancy workbnsket;' E. R. Parker, one
pair of ladles' skates; Matthews Bros.,
one Ink stand; Clark's cut-rate, drug
store, one case 'toilet water; McGurrah
& Thomas, one case violet water.
PARK PLACE.
The members of the Court Stieet
Methodist Episcopal church choir, ac
companied by several other friends,
tendered a surprise party on Wednes
day evening to Cnpnrln B. E. Morris
at the lattcr's home, 1124 Court street.
Captain Morris has been for the past
six months icslding at Niagara Falls,
and hud returned to spend the Christ
inas holidays with his family in this
city. After the kindly Intentioned be
siegers of his home had made under
stood the object of their visit the even
ing was most delightfully spent In a
round of vocal and instrumental selec
tions, readings and humorous remin
iscences. During the evening a bounti
ful lunch of tho .season's most tempt
ing edibles was enjoyed by the assem
bled guests. Shortly after midnight the
"surpilsers" departed for their several
homes, wishing their former cholrmnto
nil rhe good luck and hupptne.ss that
mortal could desire. Those present
were Mr. and Mrs. M. C. AVIIllams, Mr.
and Mrs. James Stevens, Mr. and Mrs,
James Tucker, Mr. und Mrs. AVIUIam
Ledsham, Mis. Pickering, Miss Frances
Guyer, Mr, Hurry Stevens, Mr. AVIU
Iam Linncy, Mr. Percy Morris, Mrs. B,
E. Morris, Miss Beatrice Morris and
Miss A'eru Fassett.
Max Casperrl and Charles Hess and
wife, of New York city, are spending
tire holidays with Mrs. Hess' parents,
Mr. und Mrs, Grey, of North Main
avenue.
No. 21 annex, at 825 Court street, Is
being treated to a coat of paint nnd u
general overhauling.
Mr, Morse, of North Court street, has
returned home to spend the holidays
with his family, after a six months'
absence at Buffalo.
The three small chlldien of Arthur
Ackersou, who have been sick with tho
meusles, are recovering.
The Court Street MethodM Eplsco
pal church Sunday school held their
Chtistmus exercises on Thursday even,
ing, when a delightful programme was
rendered,
Miss Ida aisner, of 1717 Mousey ave
nue, spent Christmas with friends in
Plttston.
Klin Clinic Is 111 ut his home, on Wood
street, with typhoid fever,
GREENJNDGE.
Miss A I in Iru Fordham, of Moiitro-e,
Is visiting her niece, Mrs, H, M. Cole,
of Oupouso avenue.
Mrs. AV. AV. Paterson, of Phlladci
phla, spent yesterday with Green
Ridge friends.
Thomas AVells, esq., of AVuslilngton.
uvenue, is in Boston, Mass.
Mrs Andrew Nlcol, of Sanderson
avenue, left yesterduy for nn extended
AMUSEMENTS.
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-Kti A Rurituniler, Lotett and Mana'iei
A. J.'tTufly.'Butlnen Manigpr. "
Saturday, A8WHV Dec. 29.
Al. G. Fields' Big Minstrels'
IIip moit expend. a Minstrel Orffaiibatlon in
PMlcnce trnvollnn; In their own upeelal trala ul
tmliict nnd kingiiRo rnrs. "
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Kilcniiy, 25c. rhlMren under 12 yean
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New Year's I)uy,Mnllnccnnd Night
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Sale of seats open Saturday morning at 0 a. m,
Prlics Slulit, M, B0, 73e. and Sl.ort.
.Mntlnre, 1!,, uO and i" cents. '
ACADEITY OF HUSIC,
REIS & BUKdUNDGR HARRY A. BROWN,
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Time niRhtu iouiiiiem.iifr Moiulj. lire. 31,
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Htay with relatives irr Minnesota and
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Dickson Kuyii, of .Sanderson avenue,
Is entertaiiilnpr Air. ltollln Swan, a fel-low-Mudont
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Miss Louisa Connolly pave a dane
Inu party at her homo on Washington
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OBITUARY.
Tlmmaa Meredith, of .i.wn aenue, an old ami
lfj.ieiU'il cltivn of Ninth hiranluu, died
Tliuifdiy, after a linBerliif HIiicm of socral
inuith. He Is fcunhfd by a widow and thre
rlilldrin, Kit. Lester and William. Ho was a
member of tho Celestial lodito of Odd Fellow
.mil 1'iovldeuie iuiiclau of lleptaaoplu; Tim
friieul will take pl.n.e this afternoon, at a
nYliH'k. Senlm. will bo held at thq home ami
(huiih. Interment ulll b maiL' at I),uumoru
iimctery.
Thoiiu Jnneii, an old resident of tho fejulli
Side, died Thursday iiioinlnp ut Ids home on
Huut'ii Vt'osliliiRton au'ime. lie was 'IH jeats'-of
ugv, and had been a resident of 'ricraiildii for a
number or yeais. An aged 'wife fcunhes iiliii,
The. funeral will bo held from the homo of John
llallry, Souih WuihliiK'ton aunue, this afternoon
ill 2 o'lloek. Intinik'Ut will be made in YVaiU
buiii tlnet ccmcter).
Mrs. James Homp.ey, of l'llUton avmue, dted
Thuinlay after u lingering Hlneo. hhe wu a
ouii woman who was held In hltfli .eitmii by
all her, acquaintances. A husband td several
il.lhiien urive her. '
John DoIjii dird Thursday night it his home
on I'ihki'U avenue. Ik Is surted by wile
and fumlly of flown ihlldun. t
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